Well it is the edge and corners where the sharpness is most questionable...
keller.schaefer wrote:
I have only used the M 2.8/40 for some *ist D shots, but I have not found
anything wrong with the image quality. In my eyes, what it lacks compared to a
1.4/50 does not really show up on *ist D images
ight *ist D series,
it is done that it becomes the small-sized digital single-lens reflex
camera which it is easy to carry.
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From: Alan Chan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2004 11:46 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Another L
I really wonder whether it is the same or a very similar optical formula
as in the M40/f2.8. If so, the image circle should be large enough to
cover the full frame. No need or even no way to scale it down.
However, the lack of an aperture ring makes the DA40/f2.8 really
"limited" in its abiliti
i guess this has been pointed out already, but a DA lens doesn't cover the
full 35mm frame.
Herb...
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From: "Robert Woerner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2004 9:35 AM
Subject: Re: Another Limi
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Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2004 8:28 AM
Subject: Re: Another Limited lens
My opinion? Sh*te. Just a curio.
Maybe this time means "limited" quality?
Alan Chan
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I think it's very cool, but as someone else said, are they tainting
the name "limited" by making a non metal lens?
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I guess it was made of metal, otherwise why labeled it LIMITED? I can see no
other reason to do so unless they are stupid. Are they?
Alan Chan
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Don't know what it's made from yet, only seen the pict.
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I am afraid it is not full frame.
Alan Chan
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Some of us still shoot film cameras like the MZ-S. Maybe we would like an
AF
pancake. Thank you Pentax. I'm gonna get one.TOO CL.
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It wouldn't be hard, but I doubt it's better...
CRB wrote:
At least it has a better focus ring than the M.
Sincerely,
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Don't know what it's made from yet, only seen the pict.
frank theriault wrote:
On Tue, 14 Sep 2004 00:48:26 -0400, Peter J. Alling
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Now that really is a "pancake" lens!
Well, it's so thin. If the M 2.8 40mm is a pancake, surely this
will be the Crepe Lens.
Act
On Tue, 14 Sep 2004, Robert Woerner wrote:
> Some of us still shoot film cameras like the MZ-S. Maybe we would like an AF
> pancake. Thank you Pentax. I'm gonna get one.TOO CL.
Apart from the lack of aperture priority, will this not vignette on FF
35mm?
Kostas
Since Barrel distortion is at the edge of the frame I would assume it's
much less of a problem on the *ist-d/ds.
CRB wrote:
Wouldn't this be a decent portrait length for APS-class Digital?
My only wish is that the optical quality is better than the 43/1.9 with its barrel
issues. If this is just
Looks more like the old 18mm fixed aperture fisheye Pentax made ages ago.
Paul Stenquist wrote:
It appears to be very similar to the M 40/2.8.
On Sep 14, 2004, at 12:48 AM, Peter J. Alling wrote:
Now that really is a "pancake" lens!
Alan Chan wrote:
smc PENTAX-DA 40mm F2.8 Limited
http://pc.watch.i
At least it has a better focus ring than the M.
Sincerely,
C.Brendemuehl
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it bears a very close resemblance to the first." Ronald Reagan
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ay, September 14, 2004 9:46 AM
Subject: Re: Another Limited lens
> Robert Woerner a écrit :
>
> >Some of us still shoot film cameras like the MZ-S. Maybe we would like an
AF
> >pancake. Thank you Pentax. I'm gonna get one.TOO CL.
> >
> >
> >
> Ist DA lens, no aperture ring for MZ-S:-((
>
>
On Tue, 14 Sep 2004 00:48:26 -0400, Peter J. Alling
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Now that really is a "pancake" lens!
Well, it's so thin. If the M 2.8 40mm is a pancake, surely this
will be the Crepe Lens.
Actually, I hope Crepe Lens doesn't catch on - sounds too much like
Crap Lens...
I
Tuesday, September 14, 2004, 3:45:43 PM, Graywolf wrote:
G> Simple physics. 40mm is about the shortest lens that will clear the
G> mirror box. Anything shorter than that needs to be a retrofocus design,
G> and thus much larger.
Oh. I see. Dumb me :) I guess a shorter FL pancake could be made for
Frantisek <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>I just don't get what the idiots were thinking...
They were thinking that they could sell a *tiny" lens with excellent
optical quality to go with their incredibly compact new DSLR... while
investing virtually no R&D money into the project (assuming they're
re
Simple physics. 40mm is about the shortest lens that will clear the
mirror box. Anything shorter than that needs to be a retrofocus design,
and thus much larger.
--
Frantisek wrote:
I just don't get what the idiots were thinking... 40mm pancake for
1.5x crop digital?!? 60mm pancake? Nice, but th
On Mon, 13 Sep 2004, Alan Chan wrote:
> smc PENTAX-DA 40mm F2.8 Limited
>
> http://pc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/2004/0914/pentax1.htm
My opinion? Sh*te. Just a curio.
Kostas
I just don't get what the idiots were thinking... 40mm pancake for
1.5x crop digital?!? 60mm pancake? Nice, but the thing that was
missing was 40mm EQUIVALENT pancake... THAT would be nice.
OTOH, Tessar formula can be made to be the best lens, if utilised with
the right glasses... look at Leica El
Wouldn't this be a decent portrait length for APS-class Digital?
My only wish is that the optical quality is better than the 43/1.9 with its barrel
issues. If this is just another Tessar it will be average, but if it's optimized for
digital imaging then it might really sell the bodies. (Like
It appears to be very similar to the M 40/2.8.
On Sep 14, 2004, at 12:48 AM, Peter J. Alling wrote:
Now that really is a "pancake" lens!
Alan Chan wrote:
smc PENTAX-DA 40mm F2.8 Limited
http://pc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/2004/0914/pentax1.htm
Alan Chan
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On 13 Sep 2004 at 22:07, Alan Chan wrote:
> I imagine the DA40/2.8 would be so cheap they must think why not? It draws
> attention and won't cost much. But I much prefer they don't call it "Limited"
> unless the whole thing was made of metal. As to the normal shooting range, I
> think they have tr
smc PENTAX-DA 40mm F2.8 Limited
It's not exactly what I would have expected...
Indeed not. Pancake or not, I can't see why they would release a limited at
40mm, when they have a perfectly good 43mm. And its slower than the 43/1.9.
Yawn.
How about a good 'normal' prime for the *istD(s). The 31
Pass the maple syrup Very cool!
Shel
> [Original Message]
> From: Peter J. Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Now that really is a "pancake" lens!
>
> Alan Chan wrote:
>
> > smc PENTAX-DA 40mm F2.8 Limited
> >
> > http://pc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/2004/0914/pentax1.htm
It's not exactly what I would have expected...
Alan Chan wrote:
smc PENTAX-DA 40mm F2.8 Limited
http://pc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/2004/0914/pentax1.htm
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Alan Chan a écrit :
smc PENTAX-DA 40mm F2.8 Limited
http://pc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/2004/0914/pentax1.htm
A new "Pancake" !!
Now that really is a "pancake" lens!
Alan Chan wrote:
smc PENTAX-DA 40mm F2.8 Limited
http://pc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/2004/0914/pentax1.htm
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